Lot 396
Apollo Program, c1965, NASA Flight Helmet. This U.S.Navy APH-6B helmet (?) has a dual visor (clear and sun) and an A13A oxygen mask, both made by Sierra Engineering Corp. The oxygen mask helmet attachments are by Dunrite Tool and Die. The ID label on the helmet and one of the two visor knobs are missing as is the head padding inside the helmet. The earphones are intact as are the earphone attachment cords. There is a NASA decal on the helmet above a stencil of the aviator's name ("Cambiaso". He was a NASA photo tech.). A clean helmet worn extensively as the consignor photographed recovery operations for the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs. A scarce helmet in excellent overall condition.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
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| Realized $341 |
